Is extra training required for tagout?

If a tagout system is the only source of protection, further training is required for employees. The training must ensure that all employees understand the limitations of tags. The tags are warning devices, and they don’t provide the same level of protection that lockout devices provide. Further, a tag must only be removed by the authorized person who attached it. The tag should never be bypassed, ignored, or otherwise defeated. It must be legible with a warning against the hazardous conditions if the machine or equipment is energized, such as “Do Not Start.” Employees using the tags must be trained to understand that the tags might evoke a false sense of security.